In other action, three Marines and one sailor were killed in an attack coalition forces from a civilian hospital in Hadithah May 7. A number of terrorists reportedly were killed.

While responding to small-arms fire near the Hadithah Dam, Marines observed civilians running from the Hadithah hospital. The unit was then attacked by a vehicle-borne IED, which destroyed a nearby building and caused the hospital to catch fire.

Terrorists detonated an IED and fired small arms and rocket-propelled grenades from inside the hospital. Upon searching the facility, Marines found fortified firing positions with sand-bagged windows.

The names of the deceased are being withheld till next-of-kin are notified.